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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Ms. Pratima Bhaumik lays the foundation stone of the Composite Regional Centre  at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh today
The CRC will provide quality rehabilitation to all Divyangjans across Chhattisgarh and the neighbouring states: Ms. Pratima Bhaumik
With an estimated cost of Rs.24.09 Crore the CRC, besides conducting skill development training, will cater to the rehabilitation services for 21 categories of PwDs
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Ms. Pratima Bhaumik laid the foundation stone of the new building of Composite Regional Centre  at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh today  in the presence of Dr. Raman Singh, MLA & Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Santosh Pandey, Member of Parliament, Rajnandgaon Constituency & Secretary, DEPwD, Ms Anjali Bhawra.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Ms Pratima Bhaumik said that that the CRC will cater to the rehabilitation services for 21 categories of PwDs besides conducting skill development training for PwDs and will enable their independent living in the society.
She also stated that the foundation stone laying of new building CRC, Rajnandgaon is another significant achievement of DEPwD and MSJ&E Government of India, which has inclusive and accessible for all persons with disabilities and stand as a model exemplary building in the entire state of Chhattisgarh. She also requested to the officers to ensure that the new building will be equipped with necessary barrier free accessibility features and fire safety measures.
The new proposed building will have an area of 4,105 Sq. Mtr. with an estimated cost of Rs.24.09 Crore for various services including assessment, therapeutic services suitable to life cycle approach of Divyangjan, psychology, special education, early intervention, skill training, long term and short training programmes, administration, conference hall etc.
“I hope that all these facilities in a new building will help CRC Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh to provide quality rehabilitation to all Divyangjans across the state and neighbouring states”, she added.
Dr Raman singh applauded the state of art facilities planned in the new building and stated that this will cater to the increasing need for Rehabilitation services and training of PwDs across the state of Chhattisgarh.
Ms Anjali Bhawra, Secretary, DEPwD, stated that this building has been designed taking into account all aspects of accessibility as envisaged in the harmonized guidelines and space standards for barrier free environment for PwDs and elderly.
Further, aids and appliances, teaching Learning Material Kits were also distributed to 500 eligible beneficiaries at a total cost of Rs.33,28,681.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 160
Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 30.72 Cr
On the Fourth Day of new phase of COVID-19 Vaccination, more than 54.07 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 7.59 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage exceeded 30.72 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. As the new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June, more than 54.07 lakh  Vaccine Doses administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
35,44,209 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 67,627 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 7,43,45,835 persons across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 15,70,839 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have administered more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
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|
S.No.
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|
State
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|
1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
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|
31237
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
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|
1381806
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|
7828
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|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
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|
170150
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
2007981
|
|
119621
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
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|
4793280
|
|
74791
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
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|
156012
|
|
0
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
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|
1571338
|
|
50633
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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|
102194
|
|
0
|
|
9
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|
Daman & Diu
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|
108407
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|
0
|
|
10
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|
Delhi
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|
1907664
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|
150940
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|
11
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|
Goa
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|
260848
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|
3678
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|
12
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|
Gujarat
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|
6277270
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|
154509
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|
13
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|
Haryana
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|
2654118
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|
59597
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|
14
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
666692
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|
0
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15
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Jammu & Kashmir
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671965
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29013
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16
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Jharkhand
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|
1739549
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|
55939
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17
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Karnataka
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|
5260247
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|
46599
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|
18
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Kerala
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|
1652227
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|
7250
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|
19
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Ladakh
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|
71953
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|
0
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|
20
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|
Lakshadweep
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|
21610
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|
0
|
|
21
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|
Madhya Pradesh
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|
7517303
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|
131769
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
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|
4565978
|
|
247145
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
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|
125113
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|
0
|
|
24
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|
Meghalaya
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|
188544
|
|
0
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
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|
206769
|
|
0
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
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|
169631
|
|
0
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
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|
2321023
|
|
130008
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|
28
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|
Puducherry
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|
154601
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|
0
|
|
29
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|
Punjab
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|
1190617
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|
4614
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|
30
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|
Rajasthan
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|
5806101
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|
4639
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|
31
|
|
Sikkim
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|
175059
|
|
0
|
|
32
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|
Tamil Nadu
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|
4275722
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|
37476
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|
33
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Telangana
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|
3088097
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|
18317
|
|
34
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Tripura
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|
707981
|
|
11380
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|
35
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
7732633
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|
165759
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|
36
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Uttarakhand
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|
1070046
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|
33269
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|
37
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West Bengal
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|
3544069
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|
26065
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|
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Total
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7,43,45,835
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15,70,839
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry Of Jal Shakti Launches ‘Water Heroes – Share Your Stories’ Contest
Contest To Begin From December 1, 2021 With An Aim To Make Water Conservation And Management A People’s Movement
One of the primary objectives of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti is to make water conservation a people’s movement and strengthen the water consciousness in the country. For furthering this objective, the Department has launched the ‘Water Heroes – Share Your Stories’ Contest from December 1, 2021 with an aim to reach out to people on the important subject of water conservation and management.
Through this Water Heroes Contest, the department aims to encourage and collect best practices in water conservation and management from across the nation. It also aims to encourage such efforts across India so as to boost transformational action in the water sector. Every month  entries would be invited for consideration of awards. Every month a maximum of 10 entries can be considered for the awards. All selected entries will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- each and a certificate.
To take part in the contest, the participants will have to post their success stories on water conservation & management through a specially made video of 1-5 minute duration  depicting the efforts and significant contributions to conserve and manage water resources.
The participants can share their videos  on the MyGov portal . In addition to the MyGov portal, the entries can also be submitted at waterheroes.cgwb[at]gmail[dot]com. The participants are also advised to mention only the YouTube links of their videos in the comments section and not upload the entire video-there. This series of Contest will end on 30 November, 2022. For more information, log on to www.mygov.in, www.jalshakti-dowr.gov.in.
Prime Minister's Office
INDIA-UK VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and The Rt Hon’ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom held a Virtual Summit today.
India and the UK enjoy long standing friendly ties and share a Strategic Partnership underpinned by mutual commitment to democracy, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, strong complementarities and growing convergences.
An ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ was adopted at the Summit to elevate bilateral ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’. The Roadmap will pave the way for a deeper and stronger engagement over the next ten years in the key areas of people to people contacts, trade and economy, defence and security, climate action and health.
The two leaders discussed the Covid19 situation and ongoing cooperation in the fight against the pandemic, including the successful partnership on vaccines. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Johnson for the prompt medical assistance provided by the UK in the wake of the severe second wave of Covid19 in India. Prime Minister Johnson appreciated India’s role in extending assistance to the UK and other countries over the last year, including by way of supply of pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
The two Prime Ministers launched an ‘Enhanced Trade Partnership’  to unleash the trade potential between the 5th and 6th largest economies of the world and by setting an ambitious target of more than doubling bilateral trade by 2030. As part of the ETP, India and the UK agreed on a roadmap to negotiate a comprehensive and balanced FTA, including consideration of an Interim Trade Agreement for delivering early gains. The enhanced trade partnership between India and UK will generate several thousands of direct and indirect jobs in both the countries.
The UK is India's second largest partner in research and innovation collaborations. A new India-UK ‘Global Innovation Partnership’ was announced at the Virtual Summit that aims to support the transfer of inclusive Indian innovations to select developing countries, starting with Africa. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on new and emerging technologies, including Digital and ICT products, and work on supply chain resilience. They also agreed to strengthen defence and security ties, including in the maritime, counter-terrorism and cyberspace domains.
Both Prime Ministers also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, and G7. They reiterated commitment to climate action to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and agreed to closely engage in the run up to CoP26 hosted by the UK later this year.
India and the UK launched a comprehensive partnership on migration and mobility that will facilitate greater opportunities for the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries.
The Prime Minister expressed his desire to be able to welcome Prime Minister Johnson in India as per his convenience after the situation stabilizes. Prime Minister Johnson also reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit UK for the G-7 Summit.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.10% GS 2031’,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2034’ and  ‘6.76% GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.10% Government Security, 2031’ for a notified amount of ₹13,000 crore through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2034’ for a notified amount of ₹4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; and  ‘6.76% Government Security 2061’ for a notified amount of ₹7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore each against one or more security/ies. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Thursday i.e.October 14, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on October 14, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on October 14, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on October 18, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed combination between Yum Restaurants and Devyani International Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves the proposed combination between Yum Restaurants  Private Limited  and Devyani International Limited  involving acquisition of certain equity shareholding and sale of certain KFC restaurants.
YRIPL is a private limited company incorporated in India and is a part of Yum! Brands Inc,-a USA based entity. It is stated that in India YRIPL runs restaurants under three Brands i.e. KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
DIL is a public company incorporated in India. It is stated to be present in QSR segment in India and is one of the franchisees of YRIPL. Further, as a franchisee, it runs, maintains and operates KFC and Pizza Hut/Pizza Hut Delivery restaurants in certain territories of India.
The CCI approved the proposed combination under Section 31 of the Act.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Science & Technology
New approach to speed up red blood cells generation in the lab
Transfusion of red blood cells  is a life-saving treatment for numerous conditions such as severe anaemia, injury-related trauma, supportive care in cardiovascular surgery, transplant surgery, pregnancy-related complications, solid malignancies and blood-related cancers.
However, blood banks particularly in developing countries often face a severe shortage of whole blood as well as components of blood like red blood cells.
Researchers across the world are exploring possibilities to generate RBCs outside the body  from haematopoietic stem cells . These HSCs have the capability to give rise to the different types of cells found in the blood. Various groups have been able to produce RBCs in the laboratory from HSCs. However, the process takes a long time - around twenty-one days. The resources required to grow cells in the laboratory over such a long duration can be very expensive for generation of RBCs on a large scale for clinical purposes.
A team of researchers led by Dr. L. S. Limaye, ex-scientist at the Department of Biotechnology’s National Centre for Cell Science  at Pune have found a way to tackle the issue.
They have found that the process can be speeded up by adding a very low concentration of a small protein molecule called `transforming growth factor β1’ , along with a hormone called `erythropoietin’ , to the growth medium. They could cut down the process time by three days.
Dr. Limaye noted that several tests to assess the quality of the cells formed, and examination of many of their characteristics, including physical appearance, revealed that the RBCs formed using this procedure were normal.
The findings are worthy of further exploration. Additional investigations based on the insights gained from these studies could help assess the relevance of using this approach for blood transfusions in the future. The researchers have published a report on their work in the journal, `Stem Cell Research and Therapy’.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Government has taken a number of measures to curb malpractices in neem coating of urea: Shri Mansukh Lal Mandaviya
(Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, informed that the Government has taken a number of measures to curb malpractice of using spurious/cheap oil in lieu of neem oil in neem coating of urea, which are as follows:-
· Department of Fertilizers  from time to time has issued instructions to urea units for ensuring the quality of neem oil and to procure it from genuine neem oil manufacturers only.
· Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare , in an order dated 06th February, 2017, has amended the specification of Neem Coated Urea wherein a foot note regarding specification of neem oil has been included. DoF has directed all the urea manufacturers/importers to strictly adhere to the specification of neem oil used for the purpose of production of neem coated urea.
· DoF has requested DAC&FW to advise the Central Laboratories to lift samples of neem oil used for neem coated urea from the premises of urea manufacturing units to test its quality as per the specification of neem oil.
· DoF has advised all the urea manufacturers/importers to include the details of the production/import capacity and quantity of neem oil to be supplied to urea manufacturers/importers as a condition in the ‘Tender Notice’.
Ministry of Defence
Implementation of CoE Recommendations Related to Defence Reforms
The Committee of Experts  constituted by the Ministry of Defence under the chairmanship of Lt Gen  DB Shekatkar to recommend measures to enhance combat compatibility and rebalance defence expenditure of the armed forces, submitted its report in December 2016.
The Report was taken up by the Ministry of Defence to frame key action points and roadmap for implementation. Measures recommended by the Committee and taken up for the implementation include:
- Optimisation of Signals Establishments to include Radio Monitoring Companies, Corps Air Support Signal Regiments, Air Formation Signal Regiments, Composite Signal Regiments and merger for Corps Operating and Engineering Signal Regiments.
- Restructuring of repair echelons in the Army to include Base Workshops, Advance Base Workshops and Static/Station Workshops in the field Army.
- Redeployment of Ordnance echelons to include Vehicle Depots, Ordnance Depots and Central Ordnance Depots apart from streamlining inventory control mechanisms.
- Better utilisation of Supply and Transportation echelons and Animal Transport Units.
- Closure of Military Farms and Army Postal Establishments in peace locations.
- Enhancement in standards for recruitment of clerical staff and drivers in the Army.
- Improving the efficiency of the National Cadet Corps.
The implementation of certain recommendations of the CoE involves redeployment/restructuring/optimisation of approximately 57,000 posts, both military and civilian.
Full details are not being placed in the public domain as they include operational aspects of the armed forces, disclosure of which is not in the interest of national security.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri K. Somaprasad in Rajya Sabha today.
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President of India in Bihar; Graces 8th Convocation of NIT Patna; Urges Technologists to Partner Farmers
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 8th convocation of NIT Patna in Patna, Bihar today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said the research at NIT Patna should aim at resolving various problems of the people of Bihar and the country. He urged the NIT graduates to partner agricultural scientists and collaborate with farmers to help enhance productivity and incomes.
Earlier in the day, the President visited Pusa, Samastipur to address the first convocation of the Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University.
Addressing the students, the President noted that there are immense opportunities for agricultural scientists to contribute to the agro-development of the country.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station for being fully powered by Solar Energy
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over the Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station for being Fully Powered by Solar Energy.
In a reply to a tweet by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Prime Minister said;
"Happy to see the Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station show the way when it comes to solar energy."
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India up to the month of November 2019 for the Financial Year 2019-20
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of Indiaupto the month of November 2019 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs.10,12,223crore  uptoNovember 2019 comprising Rs. 7,50,614croreTax Revenue, Rs.2,32,600croreof Non Tax Revenue and Rs.29,009croreof Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and DisinvestmentProceeds.
Rs.4,21,850crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is Rs. 10,113crorelower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs.18,20,057crore , out of which Rs.16,06,215croreison Revenue Account and Rs.2,13,842croreis on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs.3,41,812croreis on account of Interest Payments and Rs.2,35,015 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to attend International Day of Yoga event onboard INS Vikrant at Kochi tomorrow
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will join Indian Navy personnel to perform yoga onboard indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on the occasion of International Day of Yoga tomorrow on June 21, 2023.
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff; Smt. Kala Hari Kumar, President of Naval Welfare and Wellness Association along with other senior officers of Indian Navy and the Ministry of Defence will be present during the event.
Armed forces personnel including Agniveers will participate in the event embracing the spirit of unity and well-being. After the yoga session, the Raksha Mantri will address the gathering and felicitate the yoga instructors.
On the occasion, Indian Navy will stream an exclusive video on Indian Navy’s outreach activities emphasising the theme ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga’, while Indian Navy units that are deployed in the Indian Ocean Region will visit various ports of Friendly Foreign Countries to spread the message of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which is also the theme for IDY 23. It may be noted that it is the ninth year since the UN recognised June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a resolution in 2014.
Later tomorrow, Raksha Mantri is also scheduled to inaugurate the Integrated Simulator Complex  'Dhruv' at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. ISC ‘Dhruv’ hosts modern state of the art indigenously built simulators which will significantly enhance practical training in the Indian Navy.